Description
A collection of exquisite puff pastry dessert recipes that showcase advanced techniques and variations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 cup pastry cream
- 1/2 cup fresh berries
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add cold water gradually until the dough comes together. Shape into a disk and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Fold the dough into thirds like a letter. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
- Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times for a total of three turns.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the dough again and cut into desired shapes for your dessert.
- Fill with pastry cream and fresh berries.
- Brush edges with beaten egg and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For variations, add chocolate, nuts, or flavored creams.
- Consider using different shapes for visual appeal.
- Ensure butter is cold to achieve flaky layers.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: puff pastry, dessert recipes, baking, pastry cream, culinary techniques